EB-2 NIWEnergy and climateIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN282024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Materials engineer sought NIW for fuel cell research work. AAO affirmed denial, finding the proposed laboratory activities lacked national importance despite work in a critical STEM field. Specific endeavor did not demonstrate broader implications or potential for significant employment or economic effects beyond employer.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; generalized industry information insufficient for specific endeavor impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; generalized industry information insufficient for specific endeavor impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; second prong not reached per Bagamasbad. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; third prong not reached per Bagamasbad. |
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